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Allowed27 April 20233298113

1 Ayers Cottages, Clement Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PG

Planning appeal 3298113 at 1 Ayers Cottages, Clement Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PG (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

construction of balcony at rear of garage/store for use of first floor as home arts and crafts studio and raising of roof by 1.0m

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
BR8 7PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the main dwelling and area

What decided it

The proposed development's volumetric increase of approximately 19% falls significantly below the 30% threshold set by Policy DP22, and the proposal would appear proportionate, subservient and not prominent within its rural setting, satisfying both Green Belt and character and appearance requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP22Policy CS11Policy DP2Policy DP7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 147Paragraph 149

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